Project Manager Instrumentation Engineer

CHARLES SHAVA

( Mechatronics Engineer/EC& I Technician).

+263********* **************@*****.*** Masvingo, Zimbabwe

Driver’s License code BE

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated Mechatronics Engineer with hands-on experience in automation, instrumentation and control systems within a beneficiation (mining and production/manufacturing) industry and as well proven ability in project management, leading teams and ensuring regulatory compliance in construction and electrification projects. Eager to contribute to company success by leveraging expertise and competencies gained in above-mentioned trades.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Project management

Team leadership and collaboration

Proactive and problem-solving.

Safety and regulatory compliance

Technical documentation

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operational knowledge in SCADA systems, PLC (Siemens -S7 400/300 and Ge Fanuc- VersaMax), VFDs(Altivar, ABB and Yaskawa) and HMI.

Process automation and control.

Fault finding and troubleshooting.

System integration i.e mechanical, electrical & computer systems to develop enhanced operating systems.

Computer-Aided Design proficiency (AutoCAD, SolidWorks and MatLab).

Engineering drawings and schematics interpretation.

PCB design, manufacturing, & component soldering

Plant installations, repairs, systems calibrations & configurations and maintenance.

Programming and system development (C and C++ languages).

Computer proficiency i.e Microsoft Office tools ( Word,Excel,PowerPoint and Database).

EDUCATION

B.Eng (Honour's) in Mechatronics Engineering Chinhoyi University of Technology Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe Graduated: 2023

WORK EXPERIENCE

Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Technician Supervisor

SIMBI (Pvt) Ltd Company (Steelmakers Group Of Companies) Beneficiation (Mining and Production) Masvingo,Zimbabwe March 2025 –August 2025 (contract).

Ensured safety compliance by adhering to ISO 9001: 2008 QMS and ISO 14001 OHS systems.

Oversaw plant maintenance across electrical and instrumentation fields to ensure operational compliance.

Reviewed and executed control panel terminations and control room systems maintenance.

Performed pressure and temperature transmitter calibrations, field loop testing and system verification procedures.

Performed weighfeeder system configurations, calibrations and troubleshooting.

Managed commissioning of new installations and repairs of Instrumentation systems plant-wide.

Planned and documented daily activities, reporting direct to the Head of Department.

Planned and managed instrumentation and control field scheduled and shutdown maintenance.

Project Manager

Patsand Projects Ltd Contractor (Construction and Electrification) Alberton-Gauteng,South Africa January 2025 – March 2025 (contract).

Led project planning, timeline development and coordinated site assessments.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient project execution.

Reviewed and managed departmental reports i.e stores, transport, work site, procurement, SHE,etc.

Implemented safety protocols and ensured on-site compliance with regulatory standards.

Maintained project documentation and compilation of weekly reports for project stakeholders.

Approved monthly project phase completions and claim invoicing to Eskom.

Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Technician

SIMBI (Pvt) Ltd Company (Steelmakers Group Of Companies) Beneficiation (Mining and Production) Masvingo,Zimbabwe September 2021 –August 2022 (contract).

Ensured safety compliance and minimized risks by adhering to ISO 9001:2008 QMS System and ISO 14001 Occupational Health and Safety system.

Reduced equipment downtime through root cause analysis, repair, and maintenance.

Troubleshooting and maintained Variable Frequency Drives (Altivar,ABB and Yaskawa) for weighfeeders systems, shell air fans, and kiln main motors.

Troubleshooting and configurations of PLCs (Ge Fanuc, VersaMax PLC).

Installed, repaired, calibrated, & maintained plant sensors and their respective transmitters (pressure, temperature, level).

Monitored production processes and maintained optimal conditions in a SCADA system using HMI operations.

Interpretation of electrical schematics of PLC,Drives,Controller circuits and plant Instruments circuits.

Routine plant checking, documentation of observations and reporting to the Supervisor.

Working in day and night shifts systems.

Housekeeping in a plant workplaces.

QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Driver’s Licence Code BE 2024

PROJECTS ACHIEVED1ACHIEVED

1. The Agricultural spraying drone

Developed and built a functional drone for agricultural applications, integrating mechanical, electronic and software components for autonomous flight and spraying capabilities.

2. Elevator system with energy regeneration

Researched and designed a model elevator system incorporating a mechanism to capture and reuse kinetic energy, improving overall energy efficiency.

REFEREES

1. EC&I Engineer Eskom-Medupi +276******** *******************@*****.***

2. Human Resource Officer Simbi (Pvt) Ltd Company +263********* ******.*@******.***

3. Chairperson of Mechatronics Engineering Department Chinhoyi University of Technology +263********* ********@***.**.**

4. Lecturer Chinhoyi University of Technology +263********* ***********@***.**.**

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